Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Provides assistance for those seeking to better understand the requirements and practical application of the Environmental damage (prevention and remediation) (England) regulations 2009 and the Environmental damage (prevention and remediation) (Wales) regulations 2009. Describes the main provisions of the Regulations and in particular when the Regulations apply and what is required by whom when they do. Also sets out the views of the Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs and the Welsh Assembly Government on how they should be applied and how particular terms should be interpreted.
History
Supersedes Environmental damage (prevention and remediation) regulations 2008: Draft guidance for public consultation (DEFRA, 2008). Also published by the Welsh Assembly Government.
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
- Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
Publisher History
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.